Once again our December tradition of presenting the first semester of learning in music is coming close. The kids are all excited about the annual winter concert. Here a few of the things you need to know!
1) CONCERT LOCATION, DATE, TIME
Like last year, the winter concert will be held at The Shibuya Cultural Center Owada (English site, Japanese site). This location is conveniently near Shibuya station, and nearby parking is also available.
The concert will be held on Wednesday, Dec 12 and will begin at 9:45am.
Students need to arrive by 9:15am, dressed for the concert.
2) DRESS
All classes should dress in their winter 'party clothes'. Dress pants and dress shirts are appropriate, no jeans or t-shirts. Dresses and skirts with tights are also fine.
DANCE COSTUMES:
Jazz Dance with Ms. Aby, Hip Hop Dance with Ms. Carina, Balinese Dance with Ms. Linda and Polynesian Dance also have their own costumes (If you have any questions, please consult the dance club teachers directly).
PLEASE NOTE:
- Students in Jazz, Hip Hop and Balinese dance clubs should arrive in their dance costumes and bring their party clothes with them to change into.
- Students in Polynesian Dance club should arrive in their winter party clothes, they will change into their Polynesian costumes at the concert hall.
- Students in more than one dance club should arrive in the costume of their FIRST dance club. The order of the dances is as follows: Balinese Dance, Jazz Dance, Hip Hop Dance, and lastly Polynesian Dance.
3) VENUE RULES
Smoking, eating and drinking are not permitted at the Shibuya Cultural Center Owada. All guests must be properly seated, standing or sitting in the aisles is not allowed. Any garbage cannot be disposed of at the concert hall and must be brought back home with guests.
The front row is not available for seating as teachers will be working there for the concert. The tatami sections near the front will be reserved for the kindergarten students.
4) AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES and DISMISSAL
Also, just a reminder that the last week of after school clubs is Dec 3-7.
Here is the schedule for the last week of school:
Mon, Dec 10 - K classes dismissed at 3:15 pm, Elementary dismissed at 4:15 pm. Buses leave at 4:30 pm
Tue, Dec 11- K classes dismissed at 3:15 pm, Elementary dismissed at 4:15 pm. Buses leave at 4:30 pm
Wed, Dec 12 - concert day; no school
Th, Dec 13 - all classes dismissed at 3:15; buses leave at 3:30 pm (Extended care is available upon request)
Fri, Dec 14 - all classes dismissed at 3:15; buses leave at 3:30 pm (Extended care is available upon request)
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. We can't wait to show the great work the kids have been putting in!
Erin Sharpe
UST Music